Henri Christophe

ModernEmperorHaiti1767 — 1820

King Henri I of Haiti, built Citadelle Laferriere.

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Quick Facts

Born

1767

Died

1820

Country

Haiti

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)73

Political (20%)59

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)65

Total Score59.2

Henri Christophe — Complete Timeline

1805 AD

Construction of the Citadelle LaferrièreCultural◆ Major

Christophe ordered the construction of the Citadelle Laferri

FortressArchitectureIndependence

Impact: nationalconstructive

1811 AD

Proclaimed King of HaitiPolitical Action◆ Major

Henri Christophe proclaimed himself King Henri I of Haiti, establishing a constitutional monarchy in the northern part of the country. He created a nobility and implemented a feudal system of labor.

MonarchyHaitiConstitution

Impact: national

1820 AD

Suicide by GunshotOther◆ Major

Facing a rebellion and paralysis from a stroke, Henri Christophe shot himself with a silver bullet. His death ended the Kingdom of Haiti, and the country was reunified under Jean-Pierre Boyer.

SuicideRebellionEnd of Kingdom

Impact: nationaltragic